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Get up to 70% Funding with IBF-Accredited Courses.

Get up to 70% funding for Heicoders courses accredited under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), helping you stay relevant in a fast-changing economy.

IBF-STS
Singapore Citizens & PRs
Funding Cap
S$3,000 per course
Claim Type
Pay nett fee upfront

This is a simplified guide. Full eligibility criteria apply. Please visit the official IBF website for the most accurate information.

What is IBF-STS & How It Works?

The IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS) is run by the Institute of Banking & Finance. It provides subsidies for accredited courses that align to the Skills Framework for Financial Services (SFwFS). Any eligible Singaporean or PR can benefit from this subsidy for approved courses.

Enrol in an IBF-STS Course

1
Enrol in an IBF-STS Course

Choose from our list of IBF-accredited programmes.

Pay the Nett Fee

2
Pay the Nett Fee

You only need to pay the course fee after the subsidy has been applied.

Complete the Course & Assessment

3
Complete the Course & Assessment

Once you successfully complete the training and assessment, Heicoders submits the claim to IBF on your behalf. No extra paperwork for you.

Who Can Apply & How Much Funding Can You Get?

You're eligible if you:

  • Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident

What you'll need:

  • Enrol in and complete an IBF-STS accredited course and its assessment.

Claim Amounts:

  • Singapore Citizens & PRs (below 40):50% subsidy
  • Singapore Citizens (40 and above):70% subsidy
  • Funding Cap:S$3,000 per course

The IBF-STS scheme is administered by the Institute of Banking & Finance and its policies are subject to change. Please visit the official IBF website for the most current information.

IBF-Accredited Courses at Heicoders

AI300 : Deploying Machine Learning Systems to the Cloud

Go beyond model building. Deploy, monitor and scale ML systems in production on the cloud.

Subsidies available:

SkillsFuture Credits
UTAP
IBF

SE200 : Full-Stack Web Development

Build and ship complete web applications — from React frontend to Node.js backend and cloud deployment.

Subsidies available:

SkillsFuture Credits
UTAP
IBF

PSTTA : Profitable Stock Trading with Technical Analysis

Master chart patterns, technical indicators and trading strategies to make smarter, data-driven trades.

Subsidies available:

SkillsFuture Credits
UTAP
IBF

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FAQs on IBF-STS

How do claims work?Collapse
For self-sponsored learners, you just pay the nett fee. After you complete the course and assessment, Heicoders submits the subsidy claim to IBF for you. For company-sponsored learners, your employer submits the claim via the IBF portal.
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